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Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare

Philadelphia, PA 19139 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare

Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare

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12 children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Transportation 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3280.124(d) Excursions

      “Designated transportation did not have emergency contact forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have updated /reviewed emergency contact forms on file during the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff person # 1 did not have Health Assessment information on file at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

  2. Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

  3. Aug 27, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Electrical covering was not present on one of the outlets in the Main Room area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training

      “Staff member number one did not have current Pediatric CPR on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “The emergency plan did not address how parents will be reunited with their children in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “The emergency plan on file did not address address how the facility will notify parents in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not include a specific manner in which evacuation will take place in the event of an emergency. There were no evacuation routes posted in the facility or included in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not address lockdown and shelter away locations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(b) Staff responsibility

      “The primary staff person has not been testing the fire system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on August 27, 2024, the Certification Representative observed that evacuation routes were not posted anywhere in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan was not specific as to what accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

  4. May 16, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof the current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking proof of the current firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking the required 1 hour update for the version of the health and safety training that they took in 2022”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 were lacking the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility that would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “At the time of the inspection staff person #3 was the only caregiver and only facility person in the building supervising the two children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “at the time of the inspection the enrolling parents of child #1 did not sign the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of the inspection the only copies of the emergency contact forms were in the office area”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information and the financial agreement of child #1 had not been review and verified as updated in over a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection the records of both staff person #1 (had one letter) and #2 (had no letters) were lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of the inspection there was no proof of a fire drill for over 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the operability of the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #4 were lacking proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 were lacking the documentation the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

  5. May 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed child cup unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “Observed childcare space without daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

  6. Sep 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a)(5)/3270.34(c) Program planning/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Facility did not have a director at time of initial review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare

Is Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare licensed?

Yes. Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 29 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 292-2803 to confirm.

How much does Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 292-2803 to ask.

What is Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare's phone number?

(267) 292-2803.

Where is Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare?

Philadelphia, PA 19139. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).